Richard Carman Purdy, 1878-1943
- Born in Middlesex, Ontario.
- In 1901 Census, 20 years, married, one child, living in London, Ontario, occupation was barber.
- Married for second time in Victoria in 1911.
- In 1911 Census, 34 years, married, no children, living in 1130 Granville, Vancouver, occupation was Confectioner. Daughter from previous marriage was with mother in Ontario.
- Richard Carmon Purdy was the founder of Purdy’s Chocolates in BC Canada.
- Loyalist Ancestor: John Coon, 1738-1789, Cramahe, Northumberland, Ontario.
